What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Getsocial, S.A. Social Share Buttons & Analytics Plugin – GetSocial.Io allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Social Share Buttons & Analytics Plugin – GetSocial.Io: from n/a through 4.3.12.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The GetSocial.io plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.3.12. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's interface. When other users view affected pages, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site visitors.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions and data could be compromised if an admin account is compromised or a malicious admin is added to your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site and a victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 15, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated